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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.08, 6,322.98 and 2,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.08, 6,322.98 and 2,268.08 is: 3,404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.08 : 6,322.98 = 2,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.08/6,322.98 = 2,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.08x = 6,322.98 × 2,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.08x = 14,341,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,341,024.48/4,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.74

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